What to do After an Accident

If you have been in a motor vehicle accident here are some suggestions for things you should do and others that you should not:

Do stay in your car if you are hurt and wait for emergency personnel

Do tell emergency personnel everything that hurts at the scene

Do make sure you get the information about the other driver

Do identify witnesses including passengers in other vehicles

Do take pictures of the scene and the vehicles involved if you can

Do not confront the other driver

Do not argue with police

Do not apologize or take the blame if you are not sure what happened

Do not leave the scene without information about the other driver

Do not post about the accident on Facebook, other social media or e-mail

Do not speak with an insurance company before you consult your lawyer

If you have been injured because of a dangerous condition on property such as a defect, snow or ice, poor lighting, broken railing, broken steps or stairs, water or other substance on the floor or something that fell on you:

Do take photos as soon as possible and before the condition changes or is repaired

Do look to see if there is video surveillance in the area

Do get the names of witnesses

Do report the injury to the building owner or store manager

Do get a copy of the incident report

Do request medical assistance if you are injured

Don’t be embarrassed and leave without reporting the injury

Don’t threaten to sue or call your lawyer

Don’t say, “this happens all the time” , admit to being clumsy, or disclose a prior medical condition as the cause

Don’t say that you are not injured if you are in pain

Don’t suffer for days without calling your doctor

Don’t post about the incident on Facebook, social media or e-mail

Don’t talk to an insurance company before you consult your lawyer

If you or your child has been bitten by a dog, or injured by another animal:

Do get the name of the owner

Do take a picture of the dog if you can

Do make note of a description of the dog and its name for identification later

Do get medical treatment immediately

Do confirm the dog is up to date on its shots

Do get the name of the veterinarian that treats the dog

Do report to the police or animal control

Do not say things like “my child must have done something to make the dog angry”

Do not let the dog get away, it is a sure way to require rabies shots

Do not avoid the above just because the dog is owned by a family member or friend

If you have been injured at work:

Do report it immediately even if it seems minor at the time

Do ask for a copy of the report

Do seek medical treatment if you think you need it

Do keep your employer informed if you cannot return to work

Do not rely on co-employees to report the injury

Do not discuss the injury or medical treatment with co-employees

Do not post about the injury on Facebook, social media or e-mail

Do not give a statement to an insurance company before you consult your lawyer

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